On an American Day Volume 1: Story Voyages through History 1750-1899
Autor Rona Arato Ilustrat de Ben Shannonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 29 aug 2011 – vârsta de la 9 până la 13 ani
What better way for young readers to truly understand another era than to spend a day in the life of another child? Like On a Medieval Day and On a Canadian Day before it, On an American Day Volume 1 uses nine extraordinary pieces of historical fiction — covering American history from 1750–1899 — to give young readers an intimate look at life in another place and time.
On an American Day Volume 1 begins with the story of Patrick, an Irish-Catholic immigrant seeking relief from religious persecution in Pennsylvania in 1755. From there, readers meet more characters living through historic events like the Revolutionary and Civil wars, and the Johnstown flood; through civil rights milestones like the Emancipation Proclamation; and through national achievements like the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad and the opening of the Perkins School for the Blind. The book ends at the turn of the 20th century with the founding of Hull House in Chicago.
Through these carefully researched and engaging stories, a complex and fascinating portrait of a nation emerges, told through a child’s everyday life activities. Detailed backgrounder pages accompany each story, using facts, maps, photos, and illustrations to bring readers further into history.
On an American Day Volume 1 begins with the story of Patrick, an Irish-Catholic immigrant seeking relief from religious persecution in Pennsylvania in 1755. From there, readers meet more characters living through historic events like the Revolutionary and Civil wars, and the Johnstown flood; through civil rights milestones like the Emancipation Proclamation; and through national achievements like the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad and the opening of the Perkins School for the Blind. The book ends at the turn of the 20th century with the founding of Hull House in Chicago.
Through these carefully researched and engaging stories, a complex and fascinating portrait of a nation emerges, told through a child’s everyday life activities. Detailed backgrounder pages accompany each story, using facts, maps, photos, and illustrations to bring readers further into history.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781926818924
ISBN-10: 192681892X
Pagini: 96
Ilustrații: Color illustrations and B&W photos throughout
Dimensiuni: 216 x 279 x 7 mm
Greutate: 0.37 kg
Editura: Owlkids Books
Colecția Owlkids Books
ISBN-10: 192681892X
Pagini: 96
Ilustrații: Color illustrations and B&W photos throughout
Dimensiuni: 216 x 279 x 7 mm
Greutate: 0.37 kg
Editura: Owlkids Books
Colecția Owlkids Books
Cuprins
A Different Kind of Friend: Pennsylvania, 1755
Patrick and his family arrive in Pennsylvania seeking relief from the persecution they experienced in Ireland as Catholics. Now, Patrick must learn to extend that same religious freedom to others.
A Recipe for Victory: Valley Forge, 1778
Little Fox’s tribe, the Oneida, ally with the Colonists during the Revolutionary War. One day, Little Fox travels with a band to bring bushels of corn to aid George Washington’s troops at Valley Forge.
A New Way to See: Massachusetts, 1838
Emma is about to begin a new life at the newly opened Asylum for the Blind. Once there, school director Samuel Gridley Howe teaches her to read books printed with Boston Line Type, a system he invents.
A Gold Nugget for Adam: California, 1855
Adam complains about the wet, muddy conditions that he and his father face while prospecting for gold. The discovery of a gold nugget changes their attitudes and their fortunes — but for better or worse?
A Boy with a Drum: Virginia, 1862
Samuel is a drummer boy for the Union Army during the Civil War. Now, going into his first battle, Samuel begins to realize the seriousness of war and that the Confederate soldiers are human, too.
The Last Rail: Utah, 1869
Chan and 4,000 other workers have worked all through 1868 to build the transcontinental railroad. Now, with the job nearly done, he faces a choice: return to China or build a new life in America.
No More Masters: Kentucky, 1867
Cora moves to Kentucky with her family once slavery is abolished. There, she attends Berea College, the first school to accept both black and white students, and meets Susan B. Anthony.
Finding Sarah: Pennsylvania, 1889
Anna survives the terrible flood that destroys her hometown of Johnstown. Then, she works with Clara Barton and the Red Cross to help other survivors.
A New Hope: Illinois, 1899
When her baby sister gets a fever, Luisa realizes she must overcome her mother’s pride and seek the charity of Hull House, the settlement house founded by Jane Addams.
Patrick and his family arrive in Pennsylvania seeking relief from the persecution they experienced in Ireland as Catholics. Now, Patrick must learn to extend that same religious freedom to others.
A Recipe for Victory: Valley Forge, 1778
Little Fox’s tribe, the Oneida, ally with the Colonists during the Revolutionary War. One day, Little Fox travels with a band to bring bushels of corn to aid George Washington’s troops at Valley Forge.
A New Way to See: Massachusetts, 1838
Emma is about to begin a new life at the newly opened Asylum for the Blind. Once there, school director Samuel Gridley Howe teaches her to read books printed with Boston Line Type, a system he invents.
A Gold Nugget for Adam: California, 1855
Adam complains about the wet, muddy conditions that he and his father face while prospecting for gold. The discovery of a gold nugget changes their attitudes and their fortunes — but for better or worse?
A Boy with a Drum: Virginia, 1862
Samuel is a drummer boy for the Union Army during the Civil War. Now, going into his first battle, Samuel begins to realize the seriousness of war and that the Confederate soldiers are human, too.
The Last Rail: Utah, 1869
Chan and 4,000 other workers have worked all through 1868 to build the transcontinental railroad. Now, with the job nearly done, he faces a choice: return to China or build a new life in America.
No More Masters: Kentucky, 1867
Cora moves to Kentucky with her family once slavery is abolished. There, she attends Berea College, the first school to accept both black and white students, and meets Susan B. Anthony.
Finding Sarah: Pennsylvania, 1889
Anna survives the terrible flood that destroys her hometown of Johnstown. Then, she works with Clara Barton and the Red Cross to help other survivors.
A New Hope: Illinois, 1899
When her baby sister gets a fever, Luisa realizes she must overcome her mother’s pride and seek the charity of Hull House, the settlement house founded by Jane Addams.
Recenzii
"[N]eat, emotive, unvarnished stories...are engaging and inspiring."
— Kirkus Reviews
— Kirkus Reviews
Notă biografică
Rona Arato, a former teacher, is an award-winning children’s author with a strong interest in the field of human rights. From 1994 to 1998, she was an interviewer for Survivors of the Shoah, a Steven Spielberg project that recorded the histories of Holocaust survivors. She is the author of Ice Cream Town, Courage and Compassion, and On a Canadian Day, among others. She lives in Toronto.
Ben Shannon's illustrious career extends from magazines and newspapers to advertising and television to books and comics. He has done work for Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, Adidas, American Eagle Outfitters, Motown Records, and DC Comics among others. He lives with his wife and young daughter in Toronto.
Ben Shannon's illustrious career extends from magazines and newspapers to advertising and television to books and comics. He has done work for Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, Adidas, American Eagle Outfitters, Motown Records, and DC Comics among others. He lives with his wife and young daughter in Toronto.
Extras
"A Recipe for Victory"
May 15, 1778
Morning
It had been a difficult journey. The soles of Little Fox’s deerskin moccasins were worn thin and her deerskin skirt spattered with mud. She adjusted the sack of corn slung over her shoulder. The long, cold winter had left roads rutted and, in some places, impassable. Along the way they passed supply wagons that had been abandoned by drivers while the food intended for the soldiers had been left to rot. Now the snow was gone and the Earth reborn. Soon the fighting would begin once more. Little Fox shivered. Again she worried. Are we on the right side?
It was fifteen days since the Oneida party of sixty people had set out from her village to meet up with General George Washington at Valley Forge. Chief Shenandoah had organized this expedition when he learned that the general and his army were desperately short of food after a hard winter. The Oneida’s harvest, on the other hand, had been bountiful. Much corn had been dried and stored over the winter in the grain pits dug on the outskirts of their village. Little Fox’s aunt was chosen to come along and teach the soldiers how to use this corn to make soup and bread.
Her aunt was a wise woman indeed and knew the Colonists very well. She spoke their language and was even given an English name by them: Polly Cooper. When she had asked her niece to join her, Little Fox was honored to be part of this expedition—but she still had her doubts.
“Is that really the camp just over that ridge?” asked Little Fox, exhausted.
“Yes, finally.” Polly sighed and stopped, putting her sack of corn on the ground. She sensed Little Fox’s uneasiness. “And do you still have doubts about our mission?”
“My brother Lone Wolf does not think that General Washington is right to fight the British,” said Little Fox. “The rest of the Iroquois nation agrees with him. Why are we not siding with our own people?”
“Chief Shenandoah believes that the future lies with the Colonists and we should side with them,” said Brown Fox, one of the sixty warriors who had come to carry the several hundred bushels of corn and protect Polly and Little Fox. “He believes the British will be defeated.”
“What if the British win?” asked Little Fox. “Then we will be on the wrong side.”
“My son speaks wisely,” said a warrior standing beside Brown Fox. “The Colonists will win this battle because they are fighting for their freedom.” He held up a hand toughened by many seasons of hard work. “The Oneida believe in their cause.”
“Gray Owl is right,” said Polly.
“But what will happen to us if the British do win?” Little Fox pleaded again.
“We will face that situation if it happens,” said Gray Owl, calmly.
“I have heard that General Washington is a great warrior who will lead his people to victory,” said Polly, trying to comfort Little Fox. “Our corn will help them survive.” She picked up her satchel and began walking. The others followed.
Little Fox respected the wisdom of Polly and Gray Owl. But she also respected her brother, Lone Wolf. He believed in the British. I wish Lone Wolf were with us, she thought. He would be a comfort to me. Or at least someone closer to my age to be with.
“We have arrived,” shouted Gray Owl back to the rear of their group. The men cheered with relief.
The party passed through the sentries and entered the Colonist Army camp. Little Fox’s first impression was of a vast open field with soldiers everywhere. Wood cabins were scattered across the ground, amid a forest of tree stumps. I know where they got the wood for their dwellings, thought Little Fox. She wrinkled her nose.
“I smell it, too,” Polly nodded. She turned to an officer who had come to greet them. “What is that awful smell?”
“That, Ma’am is the smell of five months of unwashed bodies and poor sanitation,” said the officer. “At night, these horrid vapors spread through the camp. They become less noxious during the day, and then at nightfall, they rise again.” He looked at the bags of corn the women carried. “I see you have brought us food. That will help restore health and morale. Maybe you can help us do something about the smell later, too.” He gave her a weary smile.
Little Fox strained to understand him.
“We have two hundred and fifty bushels of corn,” said Polly. “We have already scraped the kernels from the cobs, so they are ready to cook.” Polly answered. “We will teach your men to make corn soup and corn bread.”
“We are grateful for your help.” The officer saluted and walked off.
Now that they were in the camp, Little Fox saw just how bad the soldiers’ condition was. Their uniforms were frayed; their shoes had holes; indeed some men did not have shoes at all. Yet an air of hope pervaded the camp.
“Spring is a powerful tonic,” Polly said, as if reading Little Fox’s mind. She turned as a man in a blue cape and three-cornered hat approached them.
“Thank you for coming.” The man held out his hand. “I am General George Washington. I and my men are indebted to you for your kindness.”
Little Fox looked at the general with interest. He was one of the tallest men she had ever seen. His light brown hair was dusted with white powder and pulled back with a dark ribbon. She had heard talk of this commander who was leading the Continental Army. His people loved him and she could see why. He had a kindly face and seemed genuinely concerned with the fate of his men.
“Please let me know if I can help you in any way.” The general smiled.
As they walked to the storehouse, Little Fox studied the camp. Polly had explained that the General chose this site because it was removed from the British army. Valley Forge was on a peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides. That made it easy to defend. Maybe so, but over the winter, living conditions had deteriorated. There weren’t enough blankets or medical supplies. The log cabins were cold and drafty. Many of the men were sick.
Conversations in English—none of which she could understand— bombarded her ears and added to her confusion. What if Polly and I or other Oneida become sick? Can such a worn-out army really defeat the British? Is it possible that…
“Little Fox!” Polly stood looking down at her. “Stop dreaming! We must get to work.”
Afternoon
The arrival of the Oneida was greeted with enthusiasm by the soldiers milling about the camp. A number of women—mothers, wives, and sisters—were also there, tending the sick, doing laundry, and helping where they could. Still, there was much to be done.
“Your people have come here before,” said a soldier who was helping Polly and Little Fox store the bushels of corn. He scratched his head. Little Fox squirmed at the thought of the lice that were most likely nesting in his matted hair. “Where are you from?” he asked.
“We are of the Oneida nation.” The Iroquois will not help here because they are siding...
May 15, 1778
Morning
It had been a difficult journey. The soles of Little Fox’s deerskin moccasins were worn thin and her deerskin skirt spattered with mud. She adjusted the sack of corn slung over her shoulder. The long, cold winter had left roads rutted and, in some places, impassable. Along the way they passed supply wagons that had been abandoned by drivers while the food intended for the soldiers had been left to rot. Now the snow was gone and the Earth reborn. Soon the fighting would begin once more. Little Fox shivered. Again she worried. Are we on the right side?
It was fifteen days since the Oneida party of sixty people had set out from her village to meet up with General George Washington at Valley Forge. Chief Shenandoah had organized this expedition when he learned that the general and his army were desperately short of food after a hard winter. The Oneida’s harvest, on the other hand, had been bountiful. Much corn had been dried and stored over the winter in the grain pits dug on the outskirts of their village. Little Fox’s aunt was chosen to come along and teach the soldiers how to use this corn to make soup and bread.
Her aunt was a wise woman indeed and knew the Colonists very well. She spoke their language and was even given an English name by them: Polly Cooper. When she had asked her niece to join her, Little Fox was honored to be part of this expedition—but she still had her doubts.
“Is that really the camp just over that ridge?” asked Little Fox, exhausted.
“Yes, finally.” Polly sighed and stopped, putting her sack of corn on the ground. She sensed Little Fox’s uneasiness. “And do you still have doubts about our mission?”
“My brother Lone Wolf does not think that General Washington is right to fight the British,” said Little Fox. “The rest of the Iroquois nation agrees with him. Why are we not siding with our own people?”
“Chief Shenandoah believes that the future lies with the Colonists and we should side with them,” said Brown Fox, one of the sixty warriors who had come to carry the several hundred bushels of corn and protect Polly and Little Fox. “He believes the British will be defeated.”
“What if the British win?” asked Little Fox. “Then we will be on the wrong side.”
“My son speaks wisely,” said a warrior standing beside Brown Fox. “The Colonists will win this battle because they are fighting for their freedom.” He held up a hand toughened by many seasons of hard work. “The Oneida believe in their cause.”
“Gray Owl is right,” said Polly.
“But what will happen to us if the British do win?” Little Fox pleaded again.
“We will face that situation if it happens,” said Gray Owl, calmly.
“I have heard that General Washington is a great warrior who will lead his people to victory,” said Polly, trying to comfort Little Fox. “Our corn will help them survive.” She picked up her satchel and began walking. The others followed.
Little Fox respected the wisdom of Polly and Gray Owl. But she also respected her brother, Lone Wolf. He believed in the British. I wish Lone Wolf were with us, she thought. He would be a comfort to me. Or at least someone closer to my age to be with.
“We have arrived,” shouted Gray Owl back to the rear of their group. The men cheered with relief.
The party passed through the sentries and entered the Colonist Army camp. Little Fox’s first impression was of a vast open field with soldiers everywhere. Wood cabins were scattered across the ground, amid a forest of tree stumps. I know where they got the wood for their dwellings, thought Little Fox. She wrinkled her nose.
“I smell it, too,” Polly nodded. She turned to an officer who had come to greet them. “What is that awful smell?”
“That, Ma’am is the smell of five months of unwashed bodies and poor sanitation,” said the officer. “At night, these horrid vapors spread through the camp. They become less noxious during the day, and then at nightfall, they rise again.” He looked at the bags of corn the women carried. “I see you have brought us food. That will help restore health and morale. Maybe you can help us do something about the smell later, too.” He gave her a weary smile.
Little Fox strained to understand him.
“We have two hundred and fifty bushels of corn,” said Polly. “We have already scraped the kernels from the cobs, so they are ready to cook.” Polly answered. “We will teach your men to make corn soup and corn bread.”
“We are grateful for your help.” The officer saluted and walked off.
Now that they were in the camp, Little Fox saw just how bad the soldiers’ condition was. Their uniforms were frayed; their shoes had holes; indeed some men did not have shoes at all. Yet an air of hope pervaded the camp.
“Spring is a powerful tonic,” Polly said, as if reading Little Fox’s mind. She turned as a man in a blue cape and three-cornered hat approached them.
“Thank you for coming.” The man held out his hand. “I am General George Washington. I and my men are indebted to you for your kindness.”
Little Fox looked at the general with interest. He was one of the tallest men she had ever seen. His light brown hair was dusted with white powder and pulled back with a dark ribbon. She had heard talk of this commander who was leading the Continental Army. His people loved him and she could see why. He had a kindly face and seemed genuinely concerned with the fate of his men.
“Please let me know if I can help you in any way.” The general smiled.
As they walked to the storehouse, Little Fox studied the camp. Polly had explained that the General chose this site because it was removed from the British army. Valley Forge was on a peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides. That made it easy to defend. Maybe so, but over the winter, living conditions had deteriorated. There weren’t enough blankets or medical supplies. The log cabins were cold and drafty. Many of the men were sick.
Conversations in English—none of which she could understand— bombarded her ears and added to her confusion. What if Polly and I or other Oneida become sick? Can such a worn-out army really defeat the British? Is it possible that…
“Little Fox!” Polly stood looking down at her. “Stop dreaming! We must get to work.”
Afternoon
The arrival of the Oneida was greeted with enthusiasm by the soldiers milling about the camp. A number of women—mothers, wives, and sisters—were also there, tending the sick, doing laundry, and helping where they could. Still, there was much to be done.
“Your people have come here before,” said a soldier who was helping Polly and Little Fox store the bushels of corn. He scratched his head. Little Fox squirmed at the thought of the lice that were most likely nesting in his matted hair. “Where are you from?” he asked.
“We are of the Oneida nation.” The Iroquois will not help here because they are siding...
Descriere
What better way for young readers to truly understand another era than to spend a day in the life of another child? Like On a Medieval Day and On a Canadian Day before it, On an American Day Volume 1 uses nine extraordinary pieces of historical fiction — covering American history from 1750–1899 — to give young readers an intimate look at life in another place and time.
On an American Day Volume 1 begins with the story of Patrick, an Irish-Catholic immigrant seeking relief from religious persecution in Pennsylvania in 1755. From there, readers meet more characters living through historic events like the Revolutionary and Civil wars, and the Johnstown flood; through civil rights milestones like the Emancipation Proclamation; and through national achievements like the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad and the opening of the Perkins School for the Blind. The book ends at the turn of the 20th century with the founding of Hull House in Chicago.
Through these carefully researched and engaging stories, a complex and fascinating portrait of a nation emerges, told through a child’s everyday life activities. Detailed backgrounder pages accompany each story, using facts, maps, photos, and illustrations to bring readers further into history.
On an American Day Volume 1 begins with the story of Patrick, an Irish-Catholic immigrant seeking relief from religious persecution in Pennsylvania in 1755. From there, readers meet more characters living through historic events like the Revolutionary and Civil wars, and the Johnstown flood; through civil rights milestones like the Emancipation Proclamation; and through national achievements like the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad and the opening of the Perkins School for the Blind. The book ends at the turn of the 20th century with the founding of Hull House in Chicago.
Through these carefully researched and engaging stories, a complex and fascinating portrait of a nation emerges, told through a child’s everyday life activities. Detailed backgrounder pages accompany each story, using facts, maps, photos, and illustrations to bring readers further into history.